Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Fay Ripley

Quote by Fay Ripley

“For too many women pregnancy is just the start of loneliness and abuse. It is a cruel reality.”

Quote by Fay Ripley

Author

Fay Ripley
Fay Ripley

Fay Ripley is a British actress known for her performances in film and television, particularly in comedies and dramas. Born on February 26, 1966, she has gained recognition for her work over the years, starting her acting career in the late 1980s and gaining more attention in the 1990s. more

You May Also Like

“I grew up with an extremely abusive father. As a mother, I wanted to protect my own children from exposure to violence. When I found out one of my daughters was in an abusive relationship, it broke my heart. Finally, she left him ?- but only after his abuse started spreading to the children.”

“Domestic violence can be so easy for people to ignore, as it often happens without any witnesses and it is sometimes easier not to get involved. Yet, by publicly speaking out against domestic violence, together we can challenge attitudes towards violence in the home and show that domestic violence is a crime and not merely unacceptable.”

“Although I haven't experienced violence in a relationship, I know that two women every week in England and Wales are killed by their partner or ex-partner, and that unless we act now, many more women will die because of domestic violence. We must speak out now against all forms of domestic violence, not only physical abuse but also the emotional, sexual and financial abuse which means that many women are afraid to be at home with their partner.”

“The key thing is to ensure that we give the criminal-justice system the tools it needs, so that women's rights are turned into reality. It is not enough to say domestic violence is a crime ?- in order for the laws to be successful, lawyers and courts must have the necessary means to prosecute it.”